Travel Ideas
Must-try Cuisine of Argentina
The natives of Argentina don’t try to disguise their love for food. The colorful city life and top-notch restaurants experienced in the capital of the country, Buenos Aires, will leave you wanting more. I haven’t been to Argentina yet. But,
Things to do in Virginia’s Historic Triangle
Have you heard of Virginia’s Historic Triangle? It is the region of coastal Virginia that includes Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg, and Yorktown. I have long believed that travel is an important part of a child’s education. So, when one of my
Top tips for your first visit to Portugal
I have not yet been to Portugal, but my husband has. He had to attend a conference for work in Portugal and added on a few extra days for sightseeing. He was glad he did. He fondly remembers exploring the
Top 15 Things to Do in Tokyo
I haven’t yet visited Tokyo, but it is definitely on my list of places to visit. I hope to make it there in the next few years. My husband and I have been looking at cruises that go from Tokyo
Must-do experiences in Sioux Falls
Back in the fall of 2019, before the pandemic broke out, I attended a conference in the Black Hills of South Dakota. (Poor me, I know. 😉 ) When I told family and friends that I was going to drive
10 Unforgettable Experiences in St. Petersburg
Although I have never been to the country of Russia, my sister lived there for four years. The second-biggest city in Russia is St. Petersburg. Full of rich history, beautiful architecture, luscious gardens, Russian art, and stunning views overlooking the
The Ultimate Trip to Australia
When I was a teenager, I had a pen pal named Cheryl who lived in Australia. I enjoyed corresponding with her, but after I left for college, we lost touch. Fast forward about twenty years, and I decided to look
10 Things to do when visiting Florida’s Space Coast
Florida’s Space Coast is a region on the eastern coast of Florida that includes 72 miles of beaches and the communities of Titusville, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa, Cocoa Beach, Melbourne, Viera, Melbourne Beaches and Palm Bay. Florida’s Space Coast is a
Top 5 Things to Do in Amsterdam
Before this pandemic began, my husband and I were starting to talk about a trip to the Netherlands and Belgium. That trip hasn’t been scheduled yet, but I keep reminding myself that I can still read about and plan what
10 Places to see in Singapore
Asia is one of the continents I haven’t been to yet. But I’m building a list of places I want to go whenever I do travel there. Singapore is definitely on my list. The diverse island city of Singapore is
12 things to see in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
My family’s last pre-pandemic family vacation was a trip to California. During that trip, we spent three full days exploring Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. We also spent a day at Pinnacles National Park, but I’ll save that for
9 Food Lover Tips For Visiting Budapest
My husband and I visited Budapest, Hungary, with his parents in 1995. I’m sure a lot has changed in 25 years, but I’d bet the food is every bit as good as it was when we visited back then.
Reasons to vacation in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley
I’m a little embarrassed that it’s taken me this long to write about Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley. I’ve been visiting on a regular basis for the last six years. My daughter, Corinne, decided to attend a college there, and a
Endless Adventures in Fiji
As I type this, COVID-19 rates have been rising. I’m pretty sure some of you are wondering why I’m even bothering to write about traveling right now. And here’s my answer: while it may not be a good time for
An inspiring book for all travelers: Rugged Access for All by Christopher Kain
One of the things I love about my job is the opportunity to meet so many interesting and inspiring people. Chris Kain is one of them. I’d love to tell you all about him and his daughter Kellisa, but I
The Guna Culture of Panama
One of the treasures of Panama is the culture of the Guna (sometimes spelled Kuna) People, an indigenous group that calls the Guna Yala province home. The Guna Yala province includes the San Blas Islands, an archipelago off the north
